First week on TRT!

[tox2501]

I just started my first week of 200mg of test cyp EOW. I'm pushing hard to be put on 100mg EW however my doc wont allow it and wont allow me to inject myself (is this normal?). I'm currently looking for another doctor who is willing to work with me instead of dictating whats best.

Regardless the results have been exciting. With in 5 hours I noticed less brain fog and for the first time I can remember I felt calm and relaxed (seriously forgot what this felt like). I feel more rested in the morning and have more energy during the day. I've been to the gym a few times with mixed results (I think this is due to not eating enough).

Anyway been an amazing experience, just wanted to share with you all and thank you for your support.

[Brett N]

One week and you are already having big results...I'm on 5th now and having some that are just starting.

Every other week is not good, read the stickies here. You will possibly have a roller coaster effect with highs and lows. I inject myself 2x a week.

Sounds more like you go to a clinic than just having it doctor prescribes, how much does it cost you? Does your doc have you on HCG with it?

[tox2501]

Hey Brett N. sorry things have been taking longer for you. Maybe I'm getting some Placebo effect? Although I wouldn't expect that to last too long. I'm trying to get on the EW 100mg protocal with HGC on day 6,7.

Currently my doc prescribed the Test but wont prescribe needles to inject. I'd buy em on my own and inject 100mg EOW but I don't want to piss him off and it would be awkward when I go in every 2 weeks and he injects me with 200mg and I run out too soon. I'm looking for a new HRT doc but most want to charge a $200 intake fee which I'm not down with.

10ml of 200mg/ml Test Cyp cost me $25 (with insurance, would be~$150 without). No HCG yet doc wants to wait until my nuts start shrinking (not happy about this either).

[Brett N]

Definitely have to stick with his protocol unless you change docs. 3- 6 weeks to get test effects is pretty normal going by all the stickies and stuff.

If the 2 weeks makes you feel good, that is all that really matters. I just know from what I have read on here that some with EOW injections tend to get the big ups and downs. I get the same amount injected as you except mine is 50mg at a time. Really, it's all about how you feel. The larger injection in the beginning may have given you a better jump start than me also.

My insurance does not cover TRT, nice that yours does. Mine cost me $199 a month which includes everything from blood work,syringes, dr appt,test, hcg, anastrozole and everything else I may need. With insurance not covering it, LowT is my best alternative. (site sponsor)

[kelkel]

Talk your doc into letting you inject SQ twice weekly. Maybe he'll go for that! There are medical studies to support this if your doc is hesitant.
Waiting for your nuts to shrink? Real nice. Ask him if he'd treat his boys that way.....

[bluskiblacdeth]

2x week is the way to go for sure. Also HCG included will definitely benefit you as well. Get blood work again at 30-60days to see where you stand. It took me 7 months to "get dialed in", everything on my last BW looked great and I feel great to boot.

[tox2501]

Talk your doc into letting you inject SQ twice weekly. Maybe he'll go for that! There are medical studies to support this if your doc is hesitant.
Waiting for your nuts to shrink? Real nice. Ask him if he'd treat his boys that way.....

SQ = subcutaneously? You can do that?! Twice a week sounds like it would create a much more stable test level than EOW...which i'm 100% down for.

[ZenFitness]

I can vouch for 2X a week... I was 1X EW for a year and the 2X a week made a difference (as well as hCG, I was year without it).

You could also ask your GP about TRT... you might be surprised. My GP is the best TRT doc I've found... and it's actually the GP's PA and a female, too. The male docs I've talked with in the TRT world could barely find their own ass with two hands when it comes to TRT and listening to a patient who reads up on the subject.

[tox2501]

I'll look into the 2X week protocol. Do you do yours Subcutaneously?

[Brett N]

I do my test subq in belly fat and hcg in love handles. Both of them 2x a week.

[ZenFitness]

I don't do SQ, but I hear rave reviews about it. I have a good routine with my IM injections and don't feel the need to change it. Since I rotate quads and glutes, I'm only pinning 1 muscle 1X a month which I think should eliminate the concern regarding scar tissue.

[powerlifterty16]

I don't do SQ, but I hear rave reviews about it. I have a good routine with my IM injections and don't feel the need to change it. Since I rotate quads and glutes, I'm only pinning 1 muscle 1X a month which I think should eliminate the concern regarding scar tissue.

doesnt im hurt? when i did subq hcg i enjoyed it..felt fun injecting LOL and DIDNT hurt.

[ZenFitness]

No, IM doesn't hurt at all. It's a little funny at first to stab yourself with a 1.5" needle, but you get used to it quick

[ppwc1985]

No, IM doesn't hurt at all. It's a little funny at first to stab yourself with a 1.5" needle, but you get used to it quick

I was on im just changed to sq, so much better. Smaller needle, my thing was I'm 46 if I live to 80-90 that's a lot holes in my muscles and whole lit of scar tissue.

[ZenFitness]

Yeah that's why I rotate quads and glutes so I'm only stabbing each muscle 2x a month (typo above, not 1x a month). I'm debating the SQ route, but I've heard mixed reviews - works well for some folks and not as well for others. If it ain't broke, don't fix it

[tox2501]

Noob question but do you jab yourself in the glutes or have someone else do it? I can't see getting back there with any degree of accuracy.

[ZenFitness]

It's as easy as reaching in your back pocket, do it myself

[EverettCD]

Noob question but do you jab yourself in the glutes or have someone else do it? I can't see getting back there with any degree of accuracy.

It's not the easiest task for me, I'm not the most flexible person. After you inject your glutes a few times it's not bad. I can inject there fairly easy now, obviously IM quad injections are the easiest, just sit in a chair & inject.

Here's a coupe good sites for IM injection instructions:

How To Give An Intramuscular Injection (IM Injection)

SpotInjections.com

[tox2501]

It's not the easiest task for me, I'm not the most flexible person. After you inject your glutes a few times it's not bad. I can inject there fairly easy now, obviously IM quad injections are the easiest, just sit in a chair & inject.

Here's a coupe good sites for IM injection instructions:

How To Give An Intramuscular Injection (IM Injection)

SpotInjections.com

Thanks man.